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In Maine’s probate courts, most adults placed in guardianships don’t have lawyers
A new report found that between 2019 and 2021, 75 percent of people placed in guardianships did not have an attorney.
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Bucking national trends, a third of Maine towns still count ballots by hand
Maine’s other municipalities use voting tabulation devices, which studies have shown are faster and more accurate.
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The Maine Monitor earns 11 Maine Press Association awards
The Maine Monitor, and its co-founders John Christie and Naomi Schalit, were honored during by Maine Press Association.
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At Maine EMS, a debate over funding and process
Some think all the money should go directly to EMS agencies, while others emphasize the need to support training centers.
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The Maine roots of modern environmental policy
At a recent event, Sen. George Mitchell commended Sen. Edmund S. Muskie and outlined the paths to their trailblazing environmental work.
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The Maine Monitor awarded two-year Press Forward grant
The Maine Monitor is among 205 small, local news outlets receiving funding from Press Forward to close persistent coverage gaps.